Jim Harbaugh says he's OK with contract

SANTA CLARA -- Coach Jim Harbaugh, in an interview with Sports Illustrated, expressed no dissatisfaction about his contract status or place in the 49ers' hierarchy.

Harbaugh disputed that he's seeking to become the league's highest-paid coach and obtain more personnel power entering his fourth season with the 49ers.

"I have never said to anybody that I want to be the highest-paid coach in football," said Harbaugh, who has two years remaining on a five-year, $25 million contract. "I have never said that to anybody -- my wife, my brother, my dad. I make plenty of money.

"The other (report) is that I want more power. I have never said that, nor do I want any more power than I have. I coach the team. I told my owner I don't want any more power."

Harbaugh attempted to quell reports of discontent between he and general manager Trent Baalke. CBSSports.com reported Feb. 23 that Harbaugh and Baalke barely speak and almost only communicate through email, to which Harbaugh said: "We talk daily, hourly."

Harbaugh's future became increasingly murky following a ProFootballTalk.com report last month that the Browns attempted to trade for him. Harbaugh said there was "never any opportunity to leave" the 49ers then, and that there is "zero opportunity or chance" that he doesn't coach the team through 2015.